Iris
"We came from Iron Claw."
The words echoed through the lodge. I turned to look at Hades. He had gone completely still. His sword was already in his hand. The fire crackled quietly behind us.
Outside, several men stood in the darkness. I could hear the faint movement of boots against the leaves. Hades stepped in front of me.
"Stay behind me." I nodded. My heart was pounding.
After everything we'd been through, I didn't trust easily anymore. Especially when someone appeared out of nowhere claiming to come from Iron Claw. Hades raised his voice.
"Name yourself."
There was silence before the stranger answered.
"Open the door, Alpha." Hades's eyes narrowed.
"That isn't an answer." a quiet chuckle came from outside.
"I was beginning to wonder when you'd become suspicious."
I frowned. There was something familiar about the voice. Hades seemed to recognize it too. His grip on his sword loosened slightly. Then a second voice spoke.
